Renewal Service Agreement for VITEK Mass Spectrometer Prime
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Logistics and Office of Administration (OLAO), has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a sole source, firm-fixed-price contract to BioMérieux Inc. for a renewal service agreement for a VITEK Mass Spectrometer Prime instrument. This agreement is crucial for uninterrupted testing of microbiological agents from animal samples, ensuring compliance with federal animal welfare statutes, and maintaining compatibility with existing laboratory systems. Capability statements from other responsible sources are due by April 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for a renewal full service coverage for VITEK Mass Spectrometer units (serial numbers SW-VT035937, SW-VT035938, MXL2082SZT, ES00577). Services include:
- One preventive maintenance (PM) visit annually.
- 24/7 hotline support.
- On-site repair 7 days a week during local business hours.
- Service providers must be manufacturer-authorized with demonstrated experience in proprietary mass spectrometry systems.
- Guaranteed uptime with response times of 24–48 hours to minimize lab disruption.
- Use of OEM-approved parts and service by authorized personnel only.
- Coverage and response time equivalent to a direct manufacturer's onsite support contract.
This service ensures optimal performance, reliability, and compliance, supporting timely and accurate disease diagnosis, enhancing veterinary care, and mitigating zoonotic risk at NIH facilities.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent for a Firm-Fixed Price contract (Sole Source)
- Acquisition Authority: FAR Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures, 41 U.S.C. 253 (c) (1) as implemented by FAR 13.106-1.
- NAICS: 811210 (Small Business Size Standard: $34.0 million)
- Set-Aside: Not set aside for small businesses; this is a sole source requirement.
- Period of Performance: Base year: June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027; One-year option: June 1, 2027 – May 31, 2028.
- Service Location: NIH, 9000 Rockville Pike, Building 28A, Room 115, Bethesda, MD 20892.
- Published Date: April 17, 2026
- Response Due: April 27, 2026, 10:00 AM EST
Submission Requirements
This is not a request for proposal. Responsible sources capable of providing this service may submit a capability statement, including evidence of being capable of providing priority service and a priority partnership with BioMérieux Inc. Third-party vendors must include a contract with BioMérieux Inc. All statements must be submitted electronically to tonia.alexander@nih.gov and reference solicitation number NIH-26-000812.
Additional Notes
The VITEK MS uniquely interfaces with the existing VITEK II platform, ensuring seamless integration and data integrity. Failure to maintain the system with authorized providers poses significant risks to analytical accuracy, data integrity, regulatory compliance, and operational continuity due to the proprietary nature of the system's software and databases.